Shimano CN-HG701-11 Chain - 11-Speed | 126 Links

Shimano CN-HG701-11 Chain - 11-Speed | 126 Links Shimano

Shimano CN-HG701-11 Chain - 11-Speed | 126 Links

Shimano CN-HG701-11 Chain - 11-Speed | 126 Links

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How Does the Shimano CN-HG701 Upgrade Your 11-Speed Drivetrain?

The Shimano CN-HG701 is the Ultegra-class 11-speed chain built on the HG-X11 platform, delivering the same precise tooth engagement across your cassette that Shimano road and gravel riders have relied on for years. Compared to the HG601, it adds a refined surface-hardened treatment on the outer plates that reduces friction and extends wear life under hard training loads, making it the right choice when you are putting serious miles on your drivetrain week after week. At 126 links it ships ready to run and pairs cleanly with any Shimano HG 11-speed group.

This chain is standard spec on Shimano Ultegra groupsets for good reason: it delivers consistent, quiet performance ride after ride without requiring extra attention between services. The Super Narrow HG design keeps lateral flex controlled under power so shift response stays sharp whether you are sprinting or grinding a long climb. If you want a step up from 105-level chain performance without going to Dura-Ace pricing, the CN-HG701 is exactly where to land.

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Specifications

  • Speeds: 11
  • Links: 126
  • Technology: HG-X11, Super Narrow HG
  • Outer Plate Treatment: Surface-hardened
  • OEM Spec For: Shimano Ultegra
  • Compatible Groupsets: Ultegra, 105, SLX, HG 11-speed road and MTB

FAQ

Q: How does the CN-HG701 compare to the CN-HG601?

A: The CN-HG701 adds a surface-hardened treatment to the outer plates that reduces friction and extends wear life, making it the better choice for riders with higher training loads or who want longer intervals between chain replacements.

Q: Does the CN-HG701 work on an MTB drivetrain?

A: Yes. The HG-X11 design is shared across Shimano 11-speed road and MTB systems, so it is compatible with groupsets like SLX and Deore XT as well as Ultegra and 105.

Q: What quick link works with the CN-HG701?

A: The Shimano SM-CN900-11 quick link is compatible, as is a standard Shimano 11-speed connecting pin. The quick link makes installation and future removal much easier.

Best For

Road and gravel riders on Shimano Ultegra or 105 11-speed drivetrains who train regularly and want an Ultegra-spec chain with enhanced wear resistance over the base 105 chain.

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